Friday Dinner: Cacio e Pepe

Is this a classic cacio e pepe? Not really. But it keeps all of the peppery and cheesy goodness of the classic pasta in place. And that makes it a good candidate for a Friday, because every weekend should start off hot and tangy.

Saturday Breakfast: Alt-Grain Porridge

This take on porridge features your choice of barley, wheatberries, or spelt. As the grains finish cooking, a knob of butter and large helping of shredded Parmesan gives the porridge a silky finish. The soft-cooked egg and the spicy crunch of sautéed kimchi? That's your Saturday bonus.

Saturday Lunch: Grilled Cheese

For a cozy afternoon in, a grilled cheese sandwich is a grate idea (sorry, cheesy joke). Our take demands a dab of mayonnaise for tanginess and a triangular cut. If you really want to go for the gold, make your own American cheese.